411: The cellular and molecular control of programmed cell death is known as
(a) Apoptosis
(b) Ageing
(c) Degeneration
(d) Necrosis
Explanation:
The cellular and molecular control of programmed cell death is known as Apoptosis.
412: The behaviour of a fictitious stock market index (comprising a weighted average of the market prices of a selected list of companies including some multinational corporations (MNC's) over a 15 day period is shown in the graph. The behaviour of the MNC's in the same period is also shown in the second graph. Which one of the following is a valid conclusion ?
(a) MNC's fell steeper in the period depicted
(b) Share prices of every non-MNC company soared by over 5% on the 12th day
(c) Government announced a policy disfavouring MNC's on the 11th day
(d) Whatever be the reason favouring market revival on the 12th day, it appears to be relevant only to non-MNC companies
Explanation:
It is relevant only to non MNC companies.
413: India is a member of which of the following?
1. Asian Development Bank
2. Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation
3. Colombo Plan
4. Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD)
Select the correct answer using the code given below:
(a) 1 and 3 only
(b) 1, 2 and 3 only
(c) 2 and 4 only
(d) 1, 2, 3 and 4
Explanation:
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) is a regional development bank established in 1966 to promote economic and social development in Asian and Pacific countries through loans and technical assistance. It is a multilateral development financial institution owned by 67 members, 48 from the region and 19 from other parts of the globe. ADB's vision is a region free of poverty.
India is a member of ADB since 1966.
The Asian Development Bank (AD B) is a regional development bank established in 1966 to promote economic and social development in Asian and Pacific countries through loans and technical assistance. It is a multilateral development financial institution owned by 67 members, 48 from the region and 19 from other parts of the globe. ADB's vision is a region free of poverty.
India has requested membership in APEC, and received initial support from the United States, Japan and Australia.
Officials from the member economies are in the process of discussing whether to allow India to join. (till 2008) The Colombo Plan is a regional organization that embodies the concept of collective inter-governmental effort to strengthen economic and social development of member countries in the Asia-Pacific Region. India is a member of Colombo Plan.
The Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development (OECD) is an international organisation of thirty countries that accept the principles of representative democracy and free market economy. India is not a member of OECD.
414: Match List I with List II and select the correct answer by using the codes given below the lists :
List I-----------------------------------------List II
(Commodities exported from India)----------- (Countries of destination)
I. Iron-ore----------- (A) Russia
II. Leather goods----------- (B) USA
III. Tea----------- (C) Japan
IV. Cotton fabrics----------- (D) UK
---------------------- (E) Canada
Codes:
(a) I-E, II-A, III-B, IV-C
(b) I-C, II-A. III-D, IV-B
(c) I-A, II-E, III-D, IV-C
(d) I-C, II-D, III-A, IV-B
415: Which one of the following industries is not a raw material-localised industry?
(a) Cotton Textile Industry
(b) Sugar Industry
(c) Cement Industry
(d) Glass Industry